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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: To put that in context, does Mr. Coffey expect that when DFDS starts the route to Dunkirk from Rosslare on 2 January, the ferry will be full?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Could DFDS put on additional ferry capacity on that basis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: On that issue, I have a question for Mr. McArdle. If DFDS brings this service on stream, will there be adequate capacity for transport to Europe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: As a committee, we will write to the Department with regard to the Brexit adjustment fund and the area of the public services obligation, PSO. I will conclude with a question for Mr. O'Callaghan. I am very excited that this service is to operate out of Shannon. How quickly could it be up and running? What logistics are involved and where do costs arise? For models to work, they must be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Has Cargo Logistics made any formal submission to the Department as of yet?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Cargo Logistics has made a formal submission. Has it got any correspondence back from the Department on it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: We might follow up with the Department on that basis to see where it is at.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the structure envisaged a joint venture with Shannon Airport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: We will follow up on the status of Cargo Logistics' application and will then communicate with Mr. O'Callaghan. We have to conclude by 1.32 p.m. Deputies O'Rourke and Verona Murphy have about five minutes each.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: How much longer will a typical load crossing the land bridge take as a result of checks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Did Mr. Drennan want to answer any of the other questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: How much does Mr. Drennan believe this change will add to the cost of a load, expressed as a percentage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: We are short on time and have to be out of the room in a moment. We will write to the Department about the Brexit fund, the PSO and capacity. I thank the two ferry companies and wish DFDS all the best with its new route to Dunkirk. I also thank Mr. Mathieu from Brittany Ferries, Mr. Drennan and Mr. McArdle from the IRHA, and Mr. O'Callaghan, Mr. Regan and their colleagues from Cargo...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (17 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if matters relating to a pension for a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44327/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 430. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for optical benefit under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44364/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Leave (17 Dec 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: 585. To ask the Minister for Health if matters raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to pregnant women from 28 weeks going on health and safety leave will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44394/20]

Covid-19 (Health): Statements and Questions and Answers (13 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: On the roll-out of vaccines to GP practices, a number of GPs from my constituency in Limerick have contacted me in recent days. I have been in contact with the Minister's office. GPs in Cork and Kerry have got the vaccine, as have many GPs in Dublin. There appears to be significant inconsistency in the roll-out of vaccines to GPs. Who is responsible for the roll-out of vaccines to GPs?...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements and Questions and Answers (13 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister has not answered my question. How can GPs in Cork all be vaccinated out of the South Infirmary and Bantry and people in nursing homes be vaccinated, while GPs and their staff on the front line in Limerick are not? The roll-out is inconsistent. Will the Minister look at putting in place a national roll-out specifically for GPs to ensure that there is consistency of treatment...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to raise two issues. Could the Tánaiste give an update on the discussions that have taken place between the Ministers, the Department of the Education, the unions and the schools on special needs schools and classes recommencing? It is a major issue on the ground for parents in Limerick and it is something on which he might provide an update. I note the Government's...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jan 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: GPs in Cork have been given their vaccinations but not in Limerick. Dentists in other areas such as Sligo have been given the vaccine. I ask the Tánaiste for a commitment to prioritising those areas.